Medical Packaging Process Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Elkton (KY); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

is seeking a Process Engineer for the Medical Packaging Team in Elkton, MD, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing through monitoring, repair, and continuous improvement of processes and materials. Responsibilities include partnering with Quality, Manufacturing and NPD Integrators to drive validation and cost improvements, identifying critical inputs, and applying formal problem‑solving techniques to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and 2+ years in manufacturing support.
• Experience applying DoE, validation methodologies and lean principles.
• Proven ability to plan and execute projects from development to completion.
• Familiarity with DMAIC, PDCA, 5Why, Why Trees and Fishbone analysis.
• Strong collaboration and ability to present technical work clearly.

Responsabilités

• Support manufacturing of new and existing packages with stable, capable processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement and NPD Integrators to schedule validations and continuous improvement.
• Identify critical process inputs to meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Specify, procure, and implement new equipment and materials.
• Apply structured problem-solving to investigate nonconformances and drive corrective actions.

Connaissances

DoE

Lean manufacturing

Statistical tools

Project planning

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related field)

Description du poste

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join the Medical Packaging Team. In this role you will support manufacturing primarily through equipment monitoring and repair, ensuring a steady supply of quality raw materials, cross-functional influence and continuous improvement.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Pay and Benefits

• $85,000 - $110,000 per year
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide support for manufacturing of new and existing packages, ensuring stable, capable, and compliant processes
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and New Product Development Integrators to define and execute project schedules for validation, commercialization and continuous improvement of product quality, process capability, ergonomics, safety, environmental impact, and cost
• Identify, characterize, and control critical process inputs to ensure reliable delivery of products meeting all specifications and quality system requirements
• Specify, procure, and implement new equipment and materials
• Identify technical uncertainties, apply engineering fundamentals, and drive resolution of technical challenges using structured methodologies
• Apply formal problem-solving techniques to investigate nonconformances, raw material issues, and component failures; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related field) with minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience supporting manufacturing
• Proven capability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot processes (DoE, validation methodologies, and lean manufacturing principles)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and execute projects from development through completion
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving approaches such as DMAIC, PDCA, 5Why, Why Trees, and Fishbone analysis
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across engineering, maintenance, quality, and manufacturing
• Strong ability to document, communicate, and present complex technical work to diverse audiences
• Ability to identify critical issues and failure modes, perform risk-based decision making, and drive resolution
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within a regulated quality system
• Packaging Experience (Sealing, Boxing, Labeling)

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing".Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.